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Invitation to
DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018 presented by VICTOR
The Badminton Denmark international tournament since 1935
part of
HSBC BWF WORLD TOUR SUPER 750
October 16 - October 21 In Odense Sports Park
Prize Money: US$ 775.000
Dear Friends: Your players are invited to compete in the DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018
presented by VICTOR. Please find enclosed all the necessary information. Sanction: This tournament is sanctioned by Badminton World Federation as part of the
HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750. Organizer: Badminton Denmark. Date: October 16 - October 21, 2018. Venue: Odense Sports Park, Hoejstrupvej 5, 5200 Bolbro, Odense V, Denmark Referee: David Chang (TPE) [email protected] Deputy Referee: Ronny De Vos (BEL) [email protected]
Entries: Entry closing date Tuesday, September 4, 2018 BWF Headquarters time +8hours GMT
Member Associations are advised to log on to DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018 presented by VICTOR, part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 and submit the entries online: http://bwf.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=7285EA57-347D-4D3B-AD28-2EFBD4890DDB
You will require a username and password to submit your entries and this can be obtained from BWF. If you don’t have username and password, please contact Shan Ramachandran, [email protected]
The online entry page will close immediately on the entries closing date at 23:59 hours BWF Headquarters time (+08:00h GMT) and you are required to submit the entries on time. Late entries will not be accepted. No entry forms are required by Member Associations after the closing date, the BWF Online Entry System will send notification to all participating Member Associations confirming receipt of final entries. Receipt of this notification is the conclusive evidence of receipt of entries before the deadline. The Member Associations should contact BWF immediately if such notice is not received by Wednesday (next day of the entries closing date) by noon BWF Headquarters time (+08.00h GMT) following close of entries. If no objection is received by BWF by Thursday (second day after the entries closing day) 23.59 hours BWF Headquarters time (+08.00h GMT) following the close of entries, the entries shall be deemed to be correct. No complaints / objections shall be entertained after this point.
All entries must be submitted online only. The Championships will comprise of the following number of entries in the main tournament:
Event Entries
Main Draw
Men’s Singles 32
Women’s Singles 32
Men’s Doubles 32
Women’s Doubles 32
Mixed Doubles 32
Coach/Official: Please use the following link to create accreditation for players and officials not later than September 11, 2018, click here. Direct e-mails: Director of Event, Brian Bach Moesgaard: [email protected] Event Assistant, Nicolaj Knudsen, [email protected] Event Office: [email protected] Eligibility: Participation in Denmark Open is open to members of any National Association
recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of the Badminton Denmark.
Regulations: Please bear in mind the BWF Statutes, General Competition Regulations
(GCR) and BWF World Tour Regulations. Withdrawals: We kindly ask you to bear in mind the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750
regulations. Please ensure that we are informed as soon as a player is forced to withdraw, giving the reason. If withdrawal is notified by telephone it must be confirmed in writing. If withdrawal takes place after the draw is made, any withdrawal for illness or injury must be supported by a medical certificate. If withdrawal arises after your players arrive in Odense notification of withdrawal must be made by the Team Manager in person to the Referee and must be confirmed in writing. Withdrawals made after 23 September 2018 for whatever reason shall be subjected to a penalty. Referee: David Chang (TPE); [email protected]
Badminton Denmark, [email protected] Team managers meeting: The team managers meeting will be held at Odense Sports Park (the venue)
Monday October 15th at 19.00hrs.
Please note: It is compulsory for all Team Managers to attend the Team Managers’ Meeting. You will be fined/penalised for failing to attend, in accordance with BWF Statute 2.5”.
Member Associations may make a request for someone to
represent them at the meeting, provided the Referee is notified in advance. Umpires briefing: The umpires briefing will be held at Odense Sports Park (the venue) Monday
October 15th at 20.00hrs.
Prize Money: DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018 presented by VICTOR is part of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 (USD 775.000). The amount will be allocated in accordance with the rules of the Badminton World Federation.
Event Champion
Runner-up
Semi-finals
Quarter-finals
Last 16 Last 32
Men’s Singles Women’s Singles
USD 54,250
USD 26,350
USD 10,850
USD 4,262,50
USD 2,325 USD 775
Men’s Doubles* Women’s Doubles* Mixed Doubles*
USD 57,350
USD 27,125
USD 10,850
USD 4,843.75
USD 2,518.75
USD 775
* Per pair Shuttlecocks: V Master ACE is the official shuttlecock for DANISA DENMARK OPEN 2018
presented by VICTOR. Trophies: The Challenge Trophies held for the year by the winners will only become their
property on being won three times running or four times in all. In the case of all doubles, the trophies must be won by the same pair. The holders are responsible for the safe custody of the Challenge Trophies, which must be returned in good condition and free of charge to the Badminton Denmark, for last year’s winners, not later than September 18.
Ceremonies: Players are not allowed to wear hats or caps during the presentation
ceremonies. Rackets may not be carried during presentations. Tracksuits, or clothing as worn during play, will be allowed. No other form of advertising will be permitted. This regulation will be strictly enforced by our stewards prior to each ceremony.
Conditions of Play: DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR will be conducted following
the BWF General Competition Regulations and BWF World Tour Regulations. (in the event of any dispute, the decision of the Tournament Referee will be final).
Scoring: 3 x 21 system.
Events: Preliminary schedule:
Day Category Round Courts Start End
Tuesday October 16
WS/MS/WD/MD /XD
First round 3 09:00 22:30
Wednesday October 17
WS/MS/WD/MD /XD
First round 3 09:00 22:30
Thursday October 18
XD/WS/MS/WD/MD
Second round 3 09:00 22:30
Friday October 19
XD/WS/MS/WD/MD
Quarter Finals 3 15:00 22:30
Saturday October 20
XD/WS/MS/WD/MD
Semi finals 2 10:00 18:00
Sunday October 21
XD/WS/MS/WD/MD
Finals 1 12:00 17:00
Practice Facilities: Practice courts will be available upon request, from Sunday October 14. Teams
can request practice courts in advance. Upon arrival please confirm the practice plan made be the organizers. Request on practice courts in the practice hall can also be made at the Championships office upon arrival.
Practice in the Main Hall will be available Monday October 15 between 09.00-
22.00hrs. Practice schedule in the main hall will be prepared according to the team’s arrival details and size of team.
Practice in the practice hall will be available as below.
Day Time
Sunday October 14 09.00-18.00
Monday October 15 09.00-22.00
Tuesday October 16 08.00-22.00
Wednesday October 17 08.00-23.00
Thursday October 18 09.00-23.00
Friday October 19 09.00-22.00
Saturday October 20 09.00-18.00
Sunday October 21 10.00-14.00
Please fill out the Practice Form, click here.
Massage: Massage will be available for players throughout the Championships during hours of play, free of charge. An appointment system will operate to ensure equal opportunities for all players. Teams may use plinths with their own physiotherapist as well.
Clothing/advertising: Clothing must be suitable badminton clothing. The Referees will strictly apply
the BWF Regulations which require players’ names to be on the back of their shirts and give the option of also having their country and/or advertising beneath the name. Please also note the BWF requirement; Advertising on clothing and colour of clothing shall be regulated by BWF General Competition Regulations 20 to 24. However, it is mandatory that double players wear the same colour from the start of the main draw onwards and that the opposing pairs in each match wear significantly different colours from each other. In the event that the opposing players/pairs involved in a match wish to wear the same coloured clothing, the player/pair ranked lower (using the BWF World Ranking used to produce the first Main & Qualifying (MQ Report)) will be required to wear clothing of a different colour.
Advertising: Please ensure that your players know and abide by Conditions of the
Prospectus. The Referee’s decision will be final. Please note BWF General Competition Regulations which makes it unacceptable to tape over or to pin on advertisements, nor in any other way to modify clothing to comply with advertising or other Regulations.
Media: On request players must be available (not to exceed 1 hour in total) on the day
prior to their first scheduled singles or doubles match of the tournament.
At HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 tournaments, it is a condition of entry that each player must be willing to give on-court interviews for television immediately after a match whether the match has been won or lost, and to attend a post-match press conference on request.
Photo material: BWF has the right to use photographs, film material or any other image of
players taken during events sanctioned by BWF. Video recording: Written authorisation for the use of any video equipment must be obtained in
advance from the Championships Office which must be clearly displayed on the cameras. Security will confiscate cameras set up in incorrect positions or without a pass. Video recording by teams is intended for internal analysis purposes only.
Doping control: Drug testing of players competing in the tournament will be carried out through
random and targeted sampling.
Travel: Competitors from abroad are requested to inform the Badminton Denmark of time of arrival, flight no., etc. as soon as possible before arrival, according to the enclosed information.
Please route your journey to Copenhagen Airport.
If it is more convenient for you, we can also arrange pick up at Odense Central Station.
Transportation (pick up): Will be provided as a courtesy from Copenhagen Airport and from Odense
Central Station only to the official hotels. Please fill out the Transport Form, click here, not later than September 11.
Shuttle Service: A courtesy shuttle service is available between the hotel and the Venue for
participants and officials staying in all Championships hotels. Shuttle service will be available from Sunday to Sunday during your stay in Odense.
Non-playing personnel: In accordance with agreement with the BWF, the number of accompanying
officials for whom there will be accreditation depends on the size of your playing team. No of players from Association / No of accompanying Officials For 3 or less 1 For 4-7 2 For 8-15 3 For 16 or more 4 Note: If more officials accompany your team you must purchase additional accreditations at the Championships Office on arrival. Accreditation for all days EURO 100, -.
Accreditation: Entry (accreditation) to the arena for players and officials will be controlled by
colour coded name badges (id-cards). Badges will be issued to all nominated players and officials.
Please complete the form, click here Submission deadline date: September 11. 2018 17.00hrs (GMT+1)
Please note that failure to submit this form by the above date may result in lengthy queues upon your arrival at the venue. For further information, please feel free to contact Event Assistant: Nicolaj Knudsen, Tel: +45 70 60 50 76, [email protected]
Web: Please feel free to visit our new tournament web page all in English at
www.denmarkopen.dk
Accommodation: Accommodation must be booked through the hotel booking form, click here, not later than September 11. The official DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR Hotels are as follows. All hotels are located in or very near the city centre of Odense. Odense is one of the main cities in Denmark.
Hotel Ansgar (The hotel is located in the city centre) Østre Stationsvej 32, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Comfort Hotel Windsor (The hotel is located in the city centre) Vindegade 45, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 740 Double room DKK 900 Hotel Plaza (The hotel is located in the city centre)
Østre Stationsvej 24, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 925 Double room DKK 1025
Radisson (The hotel is located in the city centre)
Claus Bergsgade 7, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 955 Double room DKK 1055
Triple room DKK 1255 First Hotel Grand (The hotel is located in the city centre)
Jernbanegade 18, 5000 Odense C Prices per night incl. breakfast Single room DKK 985 Double room DKK 1085
Room allocation will be confirmed and done in order of receipt of booking form,
click here. Bookings entered later than September 11 can only be honoured if available and will be subject to a prize increase of DKK 50, - per room per night. Payment: Payment will be on departure for the total booking.
It is prohibited to use any kind of cooking appliances inside the hotel or in your
rooms.
If you wish to change your booking please inform the reception desk at the hotel by 11:00AM at the latest, incurring a charge only for the actual stay. If you cancel a room or if you don't check in, the price for the first booked night will be charged.
Visa: Do you need a visa to Denmark? If you do, we shall gladly assist you in getting
a visa. Just fill out the Visa Form, click here and Nicolaj Knudsen at the BAD office will issue an official invitation that should enable you to get your visa and if necessary contact our Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address any problem emerging.
Please provide us with the following information on each person needing a visa using the Visa Form, click here: Last Name, First name, Sex, Date of Birth, Nationality, Place of Birth, Passport No, Issue Date, Expiry Date, and Occupation/Position, not later than September 18.
Relevant forms/links: Players entry, click here
Accreditation form, click here
Hotel booking form, click here
Transport form, click here
Practice form, click here
Visa form, click here Meeting room form, click here
Key dates: 04 September Closing date for entries.
06 September WR date for M & Q report.
07 September Draft 1 of M & Q report/promotion/seed/qualification
11 September Deadline: Hotel, visa, photo accreditation, transport forms
20 September WR date for seeding
21 September Seeding released
24 September Last date for withdrawal without penalty
25 September Draw date
Winners of past 6 international tournaments in Denmark:
2017 Odense MS Kidambi Srikanth, India WS Ratchanok Intanon, Thailand MD Liu Cheng / Zhang Nan, China WD Lee So Hee / Shin Seung Chan, Korea XD Tang Chun Man / Tse Ying Suet, Hong Kong 2016 Odense MS Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk, Thailand WS Akane Yamaguchi, Japan MD Shem V Goh / Kiong Wee Tan, Malaysia WD Misaki Matsutomo / Ayaka Takahashi, Japan XD Joachim Fischer / Christinna Pedersen, Denmark 2015 Odense MS Chen Long, China WS Li Xuerui, China MD Yong Dae Lee / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Jung Kyung Eun / Shin Seung Chan, Korea XD Ko Sung Hyun / Kim Ha Na, Korea 2014 Odense MS Chen Long, China WS Li Xuerui, China MD Haifeng Fu / Nan Zhang, China WD Xiaoli Wang / Yang Yu, China XD Chen Xu / Jin Ma, China 2013 Odense MS Chen Long, China WS Yihan Wang, China MD Yong Dae Lee / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Yixin Bao / Jinhua Tang, China XD Nan Zhang / Yunlei Zhao, China 2012 Odense MS Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia WS Saina Nehwal, India MD Baek Choel Shin / Yeon Seong Yoo, Korea WD Ma Jin / Tang Jinhua, China XD Xu Chen / Ma Jin, China
Your para players are invited to compete in the VICTOR DENMARK PARA-BADMINTON presented by DANISA at the same time as DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR, this is where you meet all the stars of badminton.
• Join the fun • Meet the stars at the DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR • Saturday night party
ENTRIES: Tuesday 28 August (11:59 PM Kuala Lumpur time), see full invitation and more here ENTRY FEE:
• 75 euros per person for athletes
• 60 euros per person for coach, team manager, official, physiotherapist or accompanying person. Entry fees are not including meals. Entry fees are non-refundable if the person does not attend the competition or is classified as NE before the competition. However, fees are refunded if there are not enough entries to have a competition.
• Any accompanying person using our transport and official hotels must pay entry fee. Without entry fee this person cannot use the services and exclusive rates for hotel.
ELIGIBILITY: Entries will only be accepted on the Official Entry Form and from BWF Member Associations, Associate Members or Organisations recognised by the BWF. SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY: Saturday night there will be Players and Officials banquet and party. Fee for Saturday night party meal DKK 150, - /EUR 20, - per person, drinks not included. Read more about the event on Badmintondenmark.com.
Your youth players are invited to compete in the VICTOR DENMARK JUNIOR presented by DANISA at the same time as DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR, this is where you meet all the stars of badminton.
• Join the fun • Meet the stars at the DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR • Saturday night party
ENTRIES: Entry closing date Thursday, September 27, 2018, see full invitation and more here ENTRY FEE PLAYERS: Entry Fee is EUR 75, - for each player or Team Leader, including;
• Participating in the Denmark Junior Youth Tournament. We play all levels.
• Evening meal, Junior T-shirt and free access on the days you play to top badminton.
• Transport between playing venue and Odense Sports Park where the main venue is located.
• Easy and affordable access to sleeping quarters at a local school incl. breakfast on the days you play.
ELIGIBILITY: Participation in VICTOR DENMARK JUNIOR presented by DANISA is open to members of any National Association recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of the Badminton Denmark. All players from beginner to top level can participate. Each player can participate in 2 categories. Everyone’s welcome to participate. Youth players can visit the DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR with their parents and still play themselves at the same time. It is the badminton experience of the year. And it is all placed in the national holiday week in Denmark, so a lot of other things are going on as well. The city has a cultural explosion of offers this week. This is the week to visit Denmark and watch world class badminton. Read more about the event on Badmintondenmark.com.
All Senior players of the world are invited to compete in the VICTOR DENMARK SENIOR 2018 presented by DANISA. Please find here some necessary information.
• Join the fun • Meet the stars at the DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR • Saturday night party
ENTRIES: Entry closing date Thursday, September 27, 2018, see full invitation and more here ENTRY FEE: Entry fee per category DKK 300, - (EUR 45, -) (Ticket for the DANISA DENMARK OPEN presented by VICTOR semifinals included.) ELIGIBILITY: Participation in VICTOR DENMARK SENIOR presented by DANISA is open to members of any National Association recognized by the BWF and any currently registered member of Badminton Denmark. The tournament will be played in the following two levels and ages groups:
• Level E (international level): +35/+40/+45/+50/+55/+60/+65/+70
• Level A (national level): +35/+40/+45/+50/+55/+60/+65/+70
• Level B (club / lokal level): +35/+40/+45/+50/+55/+60/+65/+70
• The tournament will be played in groups each 3 or 4 players/pairs.
• You can participate in three categories, but not in the same category in different age groups.
• You can subscribe with X-partners.
• We can help you booking hotel. There is transport between the hotel and the Senior venue. SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY: Saturday night there will be Players and Officials banquet and party. Fee for Saturday night party meal DKK 150, - /EUR 20, - per person, drinks not included. Read more about The Event on Badmintondenmark.com.
